[Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom

[Eleni Vamvakari]

I used these in art class in elementary school.  I didn't make the
loom or cut off the ends, but I did weave on it and it was a lot of
fun.  I remember one time, I didn't have enough thin yarn, so I
finished with a thicker one.  The texture was different and though the
two didn't really go together, it was an interesting experiment and I
learned about different fabrics.  But I never knew what to do with the
square of fabric once it was completed, since it wasn't really good
for anything.  I was never the type for dolls, so it didn't cross my
mind to use it as a blanket.  I've also worked on another type of
loom, this one being a real one that sat on a table  It wasn't a floor
loom but it wasn't flat like these either.  I used it to make a belt.
I own a lap loom but have no clue where it is and no idea how to set
it up.  Still, it would be really great to start weaving once more.

On 3/1/11, slerythema <slerythema at gmail.com> wrote:
> We used to use these to make Barbie blankets.
>
> Cindy S.
>
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>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dixie
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 1:10 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Cardboard Loom
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>>
>> I just found the following directions describing how to make
>> a cardboard loom.  This is for weaving a rectangle piece of fabric.
>>
>> Using the basic idea, I wonder if we could design a cardboard
>> triangle loom for people to try tri-loom weaving?
>>
>>
>>
>> To make a cardboard loom
>>
>> 1. Cut a rectangular piece of cardboard from a cereal box or
>> a piece of poster board. The cardboard should be thin enough
>> to cut easily with scissors, but sturdy enough to hold the
>> weaving. You can make the rectangle any size, but it's
>> easiest to make it the length and width of something you want
>> to make. 5" x 8" is a good starting size.
>>
>> 2. Cut slits every quarter-inch at the top and bottom of the
>> rectangle as shown.
>>
>>
>>
>> Your loom is done!
>>
>> To string the vertical threads (called the warp)
>>
>> Tape the end the string or yarn to the back of the loom at
>> the bottom left hand corner.
>>
>> Run the yarn through the first slit at the bottom left
>> corner, so it is now on the front of the card
>>
>> Bring the yarn up through the first slit at the top left
>> corner, then down through the second slit at the top left.
>>
>> Now bring the yarn down the front of the card through the
>> second slit at the bottom left, and then back through the third slit.
>>
>> Continue this way until you reach the last slit. Never cross
>> the back of the loom from top to bottom.
>>
>> It's OK if the cardboard curves up slightly - that will give
>> you a little space to maneuver under the strings as you weave.
>>
>> Now your loom is set up for weaving.
>>
>> To Weave
>>
>> Tape a long piece of yarn to a craft stick.
>>
>> Start at the bottom of the loom. Run the craft stick under
>> and over the warp strings, pulling the yarn through behind
>> it. When you reach the other side, come back the other way,
>> going "under" where you went "over" on the first pass.
>>
>> Make about 5 rows. Use a fork or wide-toothed comb to push
>> the 5 rows down, one at a time, into tight rows. Make sure
>> the weaving is not so tight that it pulls the warp inward.
>>
>> Change color and fabric as desired, pushing loose ends
>> through to the back of the loom.
>>
>> Work as high on the loom as you want, but leave enough warp
>> string at the top to cut it and tie it in a knot.
>>
>> When you finish, remove the weaving from the loom. Cut the
>> loops at the top and knot them tightly to hold on the last
>> row. Cut loose strings short.
>>
>> Your weaving is done!
>>
>>
>> from:
>> http://www.biglearning.com/article-cardboard-loom.htm
>>
>>
>>  Dixie
>> ~  @-> ~ <-@  ~
>>
>>
>>
>>
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